How much does a welder make in Denver?
$58,890a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $28.31 an hour or $4,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.31
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,060Median: $58,890Highest 10%: $79,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| Median | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 75th | $70,760 | $34.02 | |
| 90th | $79,700 | $38.32 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Boulder, CO | $65,040 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $59,660 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,180 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $55,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $51,580 |
| Pueblo, CO | $51,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $28.31 ($58,890 a year).
Do welders make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $58,890 against $53,750 nationally, 10% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $58,590, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for welder pay?
78 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.